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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.43, 150.96 and 98.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.43, 150.96 and 98.31 is: 147.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.43 : 150.96 = 98.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.43/150.96 = 98.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.43x = 150.96 × 98.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.43x = 14,840.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,840.88/100.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.77

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